Integrate AI & IoT to Solve Real-World Challenges

TechnoFusion

A competition where participants must build a working project that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to address a real-world problem that aligns with one of the given themes.

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General Guidelines

Registration Closes: 1 July 2025
Submission Deadline: 3 July 2025
Mode of Conduct: Hybrid
- Phase 1 - Online Screening
- Phase 2 - Offline Finals
Eligible Classes: VIII - X
Team Size: 2 Students
Maximum Teams Per School: 1
Video Presentation: 3-5 minutes

Rules & Regulations

Participants must build a working project that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to address a real-world problem aligning with one of the given themes.
A Video Pitch (maximum 5 minutes) is mandatory for Phase 1 and must explain:
- Problem Statement
- Theme chosen
- Proposed Solution
- Technologies used (mention AI models, sensors, platforms, etc.)
- Expected impact and scalability
A PowerPoint Presentation detailing the project is allowed and encouraged but not mandatory for Phase 1.
Shortlisted teams must present a working prototype during the offline finals on July 8, 2025.
Projects must be original. Plagiarism or use of pre-made kits without significant modification will lead to disqualification.
Use of pre-trained AI models is permitted but must be clearly mentioned in the video pitch and presentation.
Judges’ decisions will be final and binding.

Submission Protocol

First Phase (Online Screening):
- Participants must submit an online video pitch of their project.
- Create a folder on Google Drive, named using the format '[School Name]_TechnoFusion'.
- The folder must contain:

1. The 3-5 minute pitch video (**.mp4 format** recommended).

2. PowerPoint presentation (optional for this round, **.pptx format** if included).

- Ensure the Google Drive folder sharing setting is set to “anyone with the link can view”.
- Submit the link to your Google Drive folder via the Submission Form.
Second Phase (Offline Finals):
- Finalist teams will be invited to the school to present a live demo of their working prototype and pitch it to the judges.
- Teams must arrange their own networking setup (e.g., internet hotspot) if required for their project; the school will not provide internet access.
- Finalist announcements and event updates will be shared on Discord: https://dsc.gg/acon. Participants are requested to join.
Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/VUtH3Xn43eSKqS7T7
Submission Form Link (for Phase 1): https://forms.gle/eMVHqwjHxxU3dXwj8

Judgment Criteria

Criteria	Weight	Description
Innovation & Originality	20%	Novelty of the idea, creative approach to problem-solving, and originality of the project.
Integration of AI and IoT	20%	Effective and meaningful integration of both AI and IoT technologies to achieve the project's goals. Complexity and sophistication of the tech used.
Feasibility & Practicality	20%	The practicality of the solution, its potential for real-world implementation, and the functionality of the working prototype.
Impact on Society / Chosen Theme	20%	The potential positive impact of the project on society or its relevance and effectiveness in addressing the chosen theme.
Overall Presentation & Pitch	20%	Clarity of the video pitch (Phase 1) and live presentation (Phase 2), ability to communicate the project's value, and Q&A handling.